Median antebrachial vein

Median antebrachial vein

The Median antebrachial vein (pronunciation: /ˈmiːdiən æntɪˈbreɪkiəl veɪn/) is a blood vessel found in the human arm.

Etymology

The term "Median antebrachial vein" is derived from the Latin words 'medius' meaning middle, 'ante' meaning before, and 'brachium' meaning arm. Thus, it refers to the vein that is located in the middle of the forearm (the part of the arm before the elbow).

Anatomy

The Median antebrachial vein originates from the palm of the hand where it collects blood from the palmar venous arches. It ascends along the middle of the forearm (antebrachium), and it typically divides into a volar and an ulnar branch. These branches join the basilic vein and the cephalic vein respectively, which are part of the deep venous system of the arm.

Clinical significance

The Median antebrachial vein is often used for venipuncture (the process of obtaining intravenous access for the purpose of intravenous therapy or for blood sampling). Its relatively superficial location makes it an accessible site for these procedures.

Related terms

• Vein
• Antebrachium
• Volar
• Ulnar
• Basilic vein
• Cephalic vein
• Venipuncture

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Median antebrachial vein
• Wikipedia's article - Median antebrachial vein

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